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The £10m programme will focus around upgrading and refurbishing four bridges around Junction 26, which have become riddled with potholes.

DePree began work on the crumbling building and got planning permission in 2022 to refurbish it as an event and hospitality venue.

But Mr Radstone, who refurbishes empty homes through his company You Spot Property, argues, that this can "push people away from wanting to engage with the council".

When hosting the Olympics, local officials typically try to present the best image of their city, which can include refurbishing landmarks and sports venues or cleaning up areas where homeless people congregate.

The house was refurbished and lodgers were taken in, which Naveed orchestrated, the court heard.